Common yoga poses

Common yoga poses on 166-7), and replace the Bow with the Kneeling Wheel (p. 130). You can also practise the Crescent Moon (p. 132)- using the modified position above, with the hands on the knee for extra support, if this feels better. The sitting positions should make up a large part of your asanas in pregnancy, as they open up the pelvic area, to give an easier labour, and to strengthen the legs and lower spine, You may even find that your Butterfly and Lotus (p. 58) improve, because the pelvic girdle stretches during pregnancy to facilitate the birth. You can also try kneeling poses such as the Warrior (p. Common yoga poses 2016.